Durian, The King of Fruits

When hear Davao City, Philippines, first come to our mind is the famous Durian!

Durian, also known as Durio zibethinus. The name “durian,” comes from the Malay word “duri” (which means “thorn”) together with the suffix “–an.”

A lot of people don't want the powerful smell of the durian. But when tasted, creamiest and some variety does have a light bitter taste.

Durian fruit usually in season during August. And that's when our famous "Kadayawan Festival" celebrated.

Visit Davao City for our famous Durian fruit and delicacies especially the Apo ni Lola for some Davao Pride.

Some of my favourites:

1. Durian Yema
2. Durian Ice Cream
3. Durian Coffee
4. Durian Fruit (Puyat Variety)

Tip from a Davaoeño, when eating durian durian fruit, wash your hands with the inner side of the durian (the smooth portion inside) with flowing water, this will help the smell vanish from your hands. This is proven and tested by me.

Dragon Fruit Cactus

One of the most common fruits seen in market is the "Dragon Fruit".

So what is Dragon Fruit? What are the health benefits to us?

Dragon fruit. An exotic and very fruit and considered as tropical superfood. Known as "Pitaya", and others call this fruit strawberry pear.

I am very interested with this fruit because it claims to be an anti-cancer.

Other benefits are:
a. Help fight chronic diseases - because it is rich in anti-oxidant, helps prevent such as heart diseases, cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

b. Loaded with fiber which helps in digestion

c. Improves and strengthens immune system

d. Because it was loaded with Iron, it boost low iron levels

e. Best source of magnesium

Dragon fruit is a delicious tropical fruit that’s definitely worth trying.

Summer Time 2014

Well, here in the Philippines, people are getting to hit summer vacations! And we are known for some beaches.

I scanned some of my photos and found these.

This photo above was taken in Surigao del Sur. Britannia Islands. Island hopping and scuba diving. They call this island a vanishing island. As high tide, only part of the island is seen.

This island has caves and corals. One of the islands of Britannia.

This photo is taken in Samal, Davao del Sur. An island just a few minutes away from Davao City. There are a lot beaches here. A variety of choices.

Happy Summer!